"So, what we're you doing outside with Miss Peregrine last night?" Emma asked the very next morning.
"Oh? Nothing." You spoke, smiling to yourself, making sure your back was facing her so she wouldn't see.
"Really? Because I could've sworn I saw you both dancing together. It was adorable, honestly. So, what were the two of you talking about?" She walked over to you, standing in front of you so you couldn't avoid her.
"If I tell you, you can't tell anyone else. Understood?" You waited for confirmation from Emma that she wouldn't tell a soul before continuing. "I told her about my feelings for her.
The girl gasped and started shaking you by the shoulders. "And what did she sayyy?! WHAT DID SHE SAY?!"
"You're going to give me brain damage! Quit it!" You almost fell over when she let go, but steadied yourself. "She said she felt the same."
"Oh my gosh! Finally! Are you two together now?"
"No, we're not. And that's not an invitation for you to do something stupid!" You yelled when she moved to leave the room. "Emma! Don't you dare!" She laughed and ran off. "Well shit."
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Emma was definitely planning something but didn't make any move to torture you. Though you kept catching her whispering with each of the children. She didn't do anything, well until after reset. Once inside you heard an ear piercing scream come from upstairs.
You and Alma both ran upstairs and found Claire sitting in the hallway with Olive comforting her. Olive spoke for the girl. "She said she went to get something from the closet and saw something..." Olive pointed to the ajar door.
Alma walked over first, opening it the rest of the way and stepping inside, looking around. You stood in the doorway, also looking around, but neither of you saw anything amiss. Suddenly you were shoved inside, the door slammed behind you. You landed on top of Alma, hitting the floor. "Damnit Emma!" You yelled, knowing this was her work.
"What is she trying to do now?" You looked back at Alma, now realizing you were straddling her waist. She gave a small laugh noticing the blush on your face. "Are you going to explain or just sit there?"
You sighed, trying to compose yourself. "I told her about last night, she asked if we were dating yet and I told her we weren't."
"Is that all?" You looked down at her, a little confused, she however was smiling. "Would you like to be my girlfriend?"
"Wow, you have impeccable timing." You said sarcastically, letting a smile slip. "But of course I would." She smiled, moving to sit up more, wrapping her arms around you and placing a kiss on your cheek.
"They're likely going to leave us in here all night." She spoke, gesturing to the pillows and blankets covering the floor. The closet wasn't too big, there was enough space to lay down. The two of you ended up laying down, arms wrapping around each other. "Goodnight, darling." She kissed the top of your head, making you smile to yourself.
"Goodnight, love."
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A Strange New World
FanfictionY/n travels to Whales in hopes of documenting what had happened there during the war. She stumbles across an old abandoned and crumbling home. Though the curious part, is who she meets inside.
